2011 Cadillac CTS vs. 2011 Cadillac DTS

To start off, both 2011 Cadillac CTS and 2011 Cadillac DTS were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac DTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac CTS (304 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2011 Cadillac DTS. (292 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2011 Cadillac DTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac DTS weights approximately 61 kg more than 2011 Cadillac CTS.

Because 2011 Cadillac CTS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Cadillac CTS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac DTS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Cadillac DTS (390 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac CTS. (370 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac DTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac CTS.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Cadillac CTS 2011 Cadillac DTS
Make Cadillac Cadillac
Model CTS DTS
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3600 cc 4600 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 304 HP 292 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 370 Nm 390 Nm
Torque RPM 5200 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1757 kg 1818 kg
Vehicle Length 4859 mm 5273 mm
Vehicle Width 1842 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1473 mm 1463 mm
Wheelbase Size 2880 mm 2936 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.7 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 68 L


 

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